GRCA Awards for People

Bill Lester Memorial Trophy

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Calling All Members!

If you would like to submit your name for nomination for the trophies listed below or you know of someone who should be nominated, please submit your name to the GRCA Trophy Curators, Don and Vickie Carson, 5800 County Road 124, Elizabeth, CO 80107; email DVCarson@aol.com, no later than June 1 of the award year.

Fill out our online application here!

GINGER GOTCHER MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Ginger Gotcher Memorial Trophy was originally donated by the Herman Gotcher family and friends of Ginger Gotcher. It was first awarded in 1996. The trophy is awarded to the breeder-owner-handler of the Golden Retriever earning the greatest number of points in AKC licensed or Member shows, based on BIS, Group, BOB, and BOS awards.

BILL LESTER MEMORIAL TROPHY

This trophy is offered by the GRCA Board of Directors and is awarded annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors to the member accumulating the highest points in AKC licensed or member breed shows and the AKC licensed field trials during the calendar year, according to the established point schedule.

JUNIOR HANDLER OF THE YEAR

This trophy is offered by the GRCA Board of Directors and is awarded annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors to the top Junior Showman in the GRCA.

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